Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) stands behind Brandon Barnes (2) as they both stand on third base, as Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips (4) tags out Altuve during the eleventh inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) stands behind Brandon Barnes (2) as they both stand on third base, as Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips (4) tags out Altuve during the eleventh ... more